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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS60
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS80
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS70, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was released 6 years earlier than the ZS70 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FH8 scores against the ZS70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Panasonic ZS70

 FH8 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Panasonic FH8

 ZS70 FH8 
ReleasedApril 2017January 2012Fresher by 64 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic ZS70

 FH8 ZS70 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH8 has got physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the FH8 and the ZS70.

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH8 and ZS70 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH8 and ZS70.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS70 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older FH8 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography details
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (123 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
76
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH8 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
61
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery power (380 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography details
69
lighter than average (123g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
79
good battery power (380 per charge)
offers touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography features
43
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
62
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (380 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH8 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than average (123 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
74
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic ZS70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-09 2017-04-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 4cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 123g (0.27 lbs) 322g (0.71 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 pictures 380 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $149 $450